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San Francisco Alcatraz Island Tour with 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Pass
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San Francisco Alcatraz Island Tour with 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Pass

by Big Bus Tours

2 days
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2 days
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
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All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This package includes a visit to Alcatraz Island, where you can explore the former prison that housed some of America’s most infamous criminals. On the island, walk through the original cell blocks and listen to the “Doing Time” audio tour featuring stories from former inmates and guards. The ferry ride from San Francisco to Alcatraz and back is included. You also get a 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket for the Big Bus tour. This lets you explore San Francisco at your own pace on open-top double-decker buses. You can hop on and off at major sights like Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge, with multilingual audio commentary to learn about the city’s neighborhoods and landmarks. Additional inclusions are a one-hour digital walking tour of Chinatown, admission to Aquarium by the Bay, and a one-hour panoramic sunset tour of San Francisco after dark. The entire package offers a flexible way to see the city and visit Alcatraz over two days.

Highlights

Entry and ferry ride to Alcatraz Island included
Access to Alcatraz Cell House audio tour
48-hour hop-on hop-off Big Bus pass in San Francisco
One-hour walking tour of Chinatown
Admission to Aquarium by the Bay
One-hour panoramic sunset tour of the city

What's included

Ticket for Alcatraz with ferry transport to the island included
No extra charges apply
Audio tour of the Alcatraz Cell House
Ferry ride from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island and back
Hop-on Hop-off ticket valid for 48 hours
Digital walking tour of Chinatown lasting 1 hour
Panoramic sunset tour lasting 1 hour
Entry to Aquarium by the Bay

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
Gratuities are not covered

Itinerary

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Stop 1 - San Francisco Visitor Center

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Stop 3 - North Beach / Chinatown

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Stop 4 - Embarcadero Center

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Stop 5 - Ferry Building

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Stop 6 - Union Square South

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Stop 7 - Hilton Hotel

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Stop 8 - Civic Center

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Stop 9 - Alamo Square

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Stop 10 - Haight Ashbury

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Stop 11 - Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only)

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Stop 12 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge

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Stop 13 - Palace of Fine Arts

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Stop 14 - Marina / Cow Hollow

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Stop 15 - Lombard Street

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Stop 16 - Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal

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Stop 17 - Pier 39

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Stop 2 - Columbus/Ghirardelli Square

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+ 5 more places this tour can include

Languages

German (audio)Korean (audio)Portuguese (audio)English (audio)Italian (audio)French (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Alcatraz Island ticket must be collected at Big Bus Visitor Center one day before or by 9am on tour day
Wheelchair assistance requests should be informed at booking
A photo ID is required for the tour
The selected date applies to the Alcatraz tour visit
Tour time for Alcatraz is assigned 5 days before and cannot be changed
Hop-on hop-off ticket is valid for 48 hours after first use during operating hours
Total
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